When is behind the wheel offered?

  • Behind the wheel is offered after school from 2:15-4:15 p.m. Monday-Friday at Potomac High School at the availability of the instructors. Students need to be pre-registered and scheduled ahead of time.

Who is eligible to take Behind the Wheel?

  • Students who have their permit, have at least 10 hours of driving practice (preferably have completed the 45-hour driving log) and who are ready to get their driver’s license.

Prerequisites for being able to sign up for behind the wheel?

  • Students need to be at least 15 and 6 months to get their learner’s permit. Parents must take students to DMV to get their learner’s permit. Once learner’s permit is earned, student must practice at least 10 hours before signing up.

How to sign up for behind the wheel and how to pay for behind the wheel.

Go to our district's Driver Education in PWCS webpage.

  • Click Register for Behind the Wheel Driver Education
  • Click Register Now
  • Click Register *Complete information
  • Click Pay Online Now
  • Make a deposit of at least $80 or pay in full ($240)
  • Email Receipt to Driver Education Coordinator
  • Have student check their school email for scheduling details

What to do once you pay

  • Once you pay, email receipt to coordinator. Coordinator will reach out to student via email with a start date. Coordinator is Nick Perelli [email protected]

How to schedule behind the wheel

  • Instructor will email student with start date and time. If that time does not work for student, instructor may move schedule around. *Note* If you play a sport during that time of year, it could delay your start of the program as the program is only done from 2:15-4:15 p.m.

After behind the wheel is scheduled

  • Students show up on the date and time determined by the instructor. Students bring completed 45 hour log, pink card, and permit. Students meet at the driver education tower at the back of the bus loop on that day at 2:15 pm. The instructor will meet them there and provide additional paperwork the students will take home and get signed. The instructor will then talk with both students (students drive in groups of 2 with instructor) to determine their 7-day schedule that works with both students and instructor.